Relief Security Officer

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Founded in 1859, Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was established to provide employment for ex‑servicemen on return from the Crimean War. By sticking true to our values of “loyalty, integrity, service”, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

We are looking for a highly skilled SIA Licensed Relief Security Officer in Westhoughton, Bolton to be trained and required to work at several of our client’s premises to assist with holiday and sickness cover, with a view to being allocated a fixed shift pattern when opportunities arise.

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme
• Employee assistance programme

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front‑Line License – essential.
• Able to achieve SC and Bank of England Clearance/UK residence requirement – 5 years before date of employment – essential.
• Full UK Manual Driving License – desirable.
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel).
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards.

• Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular patrols and recording these as per Corps and customer requirements.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors to site are correctly briefed, signed in and out.
• Record the entry and exit of delivery, including processing of paperwork in line with site quality procedures.
• Ensure patrols are carried out to correct standards.
• Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out‑of‑hours security provision if applicable.
• Comply with site waste management procedures.
• Complete documents as required, including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records, and any site‑specific reports.
• Maintain familiarity with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any changes or recommendations to improve.
• Maintain your own training records via Corps Colleague Portal, ensuring your skills remain up to date, particularly first aid and fire marshal training in accordance with legislative guidelines.
• Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We are committed to working towards achieving this and providing an inclusive environment.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”).

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